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Disney’s Frozen - Elsa and Olaf Character Fans

Candyrific, Louisville, Ky.

Kelsey Ott

January 15, 2015

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Now kids both young and young-at-heart can enjoy Disney’s Frozen characters, Elsa and Olaf, on fun candy fans.

All-natural Glee Gum pops

Verve, Inc., Providence, R.I.

Kelsey Ott

January 15, 2015

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There’s all-natural gum, and there are all-natural lollipops, but now, for the first time, consumers can enjoy these two treats in one.

Cuppa chocolate? Tea-infused chocolates may be the next big thing

Chocolate and tea are both delicious and boast great health benefits. With chocolate entering into the tea market, it’s no surprise we’re seeing more tea-infused chocolates emerge as well.

Kelsey Ott

December 10, 2014

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The marriage of chocolate and tea was first exposed to me about 10 years ago in a cute café that offered an extensive list of teas.

Awards

NCA honors retail buyers with award

Mike Maslen and Dave Schulze are this year’s recipients of the Confectionery Leadership Award.

Kelsey Ott

December 3, 2014

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Hudson Group’s v.p. sales Mike Maslen and H.E. Butt Grocery Co.’s senior buyer of candy Dave Schulze are being recognized for making their mark on the industry.

Closures

Fearless Chocolate announces its closure

Company gives “Fearless farewell” to bid goodbye to eight years of chocolate making.

Kelsey Ott

December 3, 2014

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California-based Fearless Chocolate announced Monday that it has stopped production and closed up shop.

Woodblock Chocolate to produce $100 chocolate bar

Bean-to-bar company collaborates with Trinidad and Tobago’s Cocoa Research Center to create chocolate bar made from more than 2,400 types of cacao.

Kelsey Ott

November 26, 2014

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Woodblock Chocolate strives to use the best cacao in its products, and its new collaboration with the Cocoa Research Center in St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, is exactly that.

Awards

Delysia Chocolatier wins big at Salon truffle competition

The International Chocolate Salon Awards rewards Delysia Chocolatier for its truffles, but the Austin, Texas, company has much more to offer.

Kelsey Ott

November 26, 2014

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Delysia Chocolatier cleaned up at the 2014 International Chocolate Salon Awards, bringing home a slew of medals of all colors.

Mars 2014 Chocolate History Research and Investigative Studies Grant winners

Awards

Experience the history of chocolate at sites honored by Mars

Mars Chocolate North America awards grants to three living history sites with impressive chocolate programming.

Kelsey Ott

November 25, 2014

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For budding chocolate historians, or anyone wondering about the origins of their favorite candy bar, Mars Chocolate North America is again helping cocoa lovers find a place to experience chocolate’s past for themselves without the need for a time machine.